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... or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Download drivers, software, and updates for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not available or if you encounter any problem, please give us...
... or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Download drivers, software, and updates for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is not available or if you encounter any problem, please give us...
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iv MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software 30 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 31 Turning Off the Drive ... Computer Exits Sleep Mode 51 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing an SES Driver 56 Windows XP 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing the Driver Manually 57 Windows Vista 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Unlocking Your Drive With the WD SmartWare Software 30 Unlocking Your Drive Without the WD SmartWare Software 31 Turning Off the Drive ... Computer Exits Sleep Mode 51 Uninstalling WD SmartWare Software 52 9 Troubleshooting 54 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 54 Frequently Asked Questions 54 A Installing an SES Driver 56 Windows XP 56 Installing the Driver Automatically 56 Installing the Driver Manually 57 Windows Vista 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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v MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows 7 61 B Compliance and Warranty Information 64 Regulatory Compliance 64 FCC Class B Information 64 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 64 Safety Compliance 64 CE Compliance For Europe 64 KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only 65 Environmental Compliance (China 65 Warranty Information 65 Obtaining Service 65 Limited Warranty 65 Index 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
v MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Automatically 59 Installing the Driver Manually 59 Windows 7 61 B Compliance and Warranty Information 64 Regulatory Compliance 64 FCC Class B Information 64 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 64 Safety Compliance 64 CE Compliance For Europe 64 KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only 65 Environmental Compliance (China 65 Warranty Information 65 Obtaining Service 65 Limited Warranty 65 Index 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on Windows XP 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the screen is animated. Click Cancel to step 4. Figure 3. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. Continue to bypass the wizard. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays.
Note: The WD SmartWare software will install the appropriate driver for this drive. If Autorun (AutoPlay) is enabled on Windows XP 1. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Installing on your computer, the screen is animated. Click Cancel to step 4. Figure 3. Found New Hardware Wizard 2. Continue to bypass the wizard. After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 3, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. If a Flash Player is installed on your computer, the Welcome to WD SmartWare screen displays.
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... your computer, install the software manually: a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Note: If you do not want to WD SmartWare screen displays. If a Flash Player is ...animated. 4. Continue to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your My Passport drive. The VCD displays on page 11. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. b. MY...
... your computer, install the software manually: a. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 8 The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Note: If you do not want to WD SmartWare screen displays. If a Flash Player is ...animated. 4. Continue to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on your My Passport drive. The VCD displays on page 11. Note: WD SmartWare software is listed under Devices with Removable Storage. b. MY...
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... SmartWare Software" on page 11. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Continue to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided... page 56 instead. 2. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is animated. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Passport drive. If a Flash Player is disabled on your computer: a. b. The VCD displays on page 9) appears, click Cancel. If the Found New Hardware...
... SmartWare Software" on page 11. CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Continue to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your desktop and behaves just like a physical CD. Double-click the WD SmartWare virtual CD. Note: WD SmartWare software is provided... page 56 instead. 2. The WD SmartWare virtual CD drive is animated. To view the contents of a virtual CD (VCD) drive on your My Passport drive. If a Flash Player is disabled on your computer: a. b. The VCD displays on page 9) appears, click Cancel. If the Found New Hardware...
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... you do . After the installation is animated. Note: If you install the WD SmartWare software on page 56 instead. puter Files" on page 16) - MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your files (see Figure 6 on page 12 and "Password Pro-
... you do . After the installation is animated. Note: If you install the WD SmartWare software on page 56 instead. puter Files" on page 16) - MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to install the WD SmartWare software, see "Installing an SES Driver" on your files (see Figure 6 on page 12 and "Password Pro-
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... installed on your computer, the screen is a utility available on the WD SmartWare VCD that you can install to improve the performance of the My Passport drive on a Mac. To install WD +TURBO: 1. Double-click the extras folder. 3. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 45 Double-click the WD... SmartWare icon on page 11. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on the desktop. 2. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer icon. 4. On the...
... installed on your computer, the screen is a utility available on the WD SmartWare VCD that you can install to improve the performance of the My Passport drive on a Mac. To install WD +TURBO: 1. Double-click the extras folder. 3. USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 45 Double-click the WD... SmartWare icon on page 11. Continue to WD SmartWare screen displays. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL The Welcome to "Getting Started With WD SmartWare Software" on the desktop. 2. Double-click the WD +TURBO Installer icon. 4. On the...
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Note: The My Passport icon on the desktop now looks like this Mac. A message informs you that installing the drivers requires you normally enter to access this : USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 46 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 6. When installation is complete, the computer restarts. To accept the license agreement, click Accept. In the Password box, enter the password you to restart your computer to proceed, click Yes. 7. 5. If you want to make them active.
Note: The My Passport icon on the desktop now looks like this Mac. A message informs you that installing the drivers requires you normally enter to access this : USING THE DRIVE WITH A MAC - 46 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 6. When installation is complete, the computer restarts. To accept the license agreement, click Accept. In the Password box, enter the password you to restart your computer to proceed, click Yes. 7. 5. If you want to make them active.
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...recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL If you have problems installing or using ...adapter card manufacturer for further details. Note: If your motherboard. When connected to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. A: Depending on the computer desktop? Q: Why is the drive not recognized ...
...recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? 19 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive Frequently Asked Questions MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL If you have problems installing or using ...adapter card manufacturer for further details. Note: If your motherboard. When connected to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. A: Depending on the computer desktop? Q: Why is the drive not recognized ...
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... are included in this time only to allow Windows to connect to the Internet. Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, you install the WD SmartWare software, the SES Driver is enabled, two extra screens may display at the same time as well. Click Next....Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 56 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver Should you decide not to install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected ...
... are included in this time only to allow Windows to connect to the Internet. Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, you install the WD SmartWare software, the SES Driver is enabled, two extra screens may display at the same time as well. Click Next....Windows to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying every time you connect your My Passport drive to your computer. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 56 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 1A Installing an SES Driver Should you decide not to install the WD SmartWare software, you must be connected ...
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INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 When installation is complete, click Finish. 2. Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 When installation is complete, click Finish. 2. Installing the Driver Manually If you are not connected to the Internet, you can install the driver manually. 1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time and click Next. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 3. Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
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When installation is complete, click Finish. On the next screen, select Install from a list or specific location and click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. Browse to My Computer and double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive, doubleclick the extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2.
When installation is complete, click Finish. On the next screen, select Install from a list or specific location and click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. Browse to My Computer and double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive, doubleclick the extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 58 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2.
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... enabled, two extra screens may display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you must be connected to the Internet. Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two extra screens may display at...
... enabled, two extra screens may display at the same time as the Found New Hardware screen. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows Vista After you must be connected to the Internet. Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two extra screens may display at...
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d. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2. On the next New Found Hardware - Double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive. c. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online. 3. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 60 On the Install the disc that came with your WD SES Device screen, click I don't have the disc. Browse to Computer: a. b. Show me other options. 4. Double-click the extras folder. Click Next. Select WD SES Device Driver.
d. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2. On the next New Found Hardware - Double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive. c. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online. 3. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 60 On the Install the disc that came with your WD SES Device screen, click I don't have the disc. Browse to Computer: a. b. Show me other options. 4. Double-click the extras folder. Click Next. Select WD SES Device Driver.
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5. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows 7 After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 2 on page 6, you can install the SES driver. 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage. When the installation is complete, click Close.
5. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL Windows 7 After you physically connect the drive as shown in Figure 2 on page 6, you can install the SES driver. 1. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 61 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage. When the installation is complete, click Close.
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INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 Browse to Computer: a. c. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2. Double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the extras folder. b. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 4. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software. 3.
INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 Browse to Computer: a. c. MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 2. Double-click the WD SmartWare VCD drive. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the extras folder. b. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 4. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software. 3.
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MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 5. When installation is complete, click Close. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 d. Click Next.
MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL 5. When installation is complete, click Close. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 63 d. Click Next.
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...files 24 folder, software setting 35 folder, specifying 35 procedure 24, 27 RoHS 65 S Safety compliance 64 Security drive settings 37 Service 65 SES driver installation Windows 7 61 Windows Vista 59 Windows XP 56 Set preferences screen 36 retrieve folder screen 36 sleep timer screen 39 Setting the drive ...sleep timer 39 Sleep Timer drive setting 37 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL SMART Status Check 41 Software Settings preferences 35, 36 retrieve folder 35 system throttling 35 Status check 34 System file ...
...files 24 folder, software setting 35 folder, specifying 35 procedure 24, 27 RoHS 65 S Safety compliance 64 Security drive settings 37 Service 65 SES driver installation Windows 7 61 Windows Vista 59 Windows XP 56 Set preferences screen 36 retrieve folder screen 36 sleep timer screen 39 Setting the drive ...sleep timer 39 Sleep Timer drive setting 37 MY PASSPORT ELITE USER MANUAL SMART Status Check 41 Software Settings preferences 35, 36 retrieve folder 35 system throttling 35 Status check 34 System file ...